This September, Art in the Park visitors will not only discover thousands of works across Eden Park but also hear directly from the artists and specialists shaping New Zealand’s creative landscape.

From conversations with emerging talents to specialist talks led by academics and industry leaders, the programme gives audiences a chance to connect more deeply with art and the people who create it.

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Friday

2.30pm - Specialist Talk: Anne Hamblett: the forgotten artist who made the mistake of marrying Colin McCahon by Linda Tyler, Associate Professor Faculty of Arts and Education, Art History, University of Auckland.

3.30pm - Artist Talk: Anna Tang

4.30pm - Artist Talk: Mauricio Benega

Saturday

10.00am - Specialist Talk: Vacant lots: Socially engaged public art in Aotearoa by Mikayla Journée, Post Doctoral Fellow Faculty of Arts and Education, Humanities, University of Auckland.

11.00am - Artist Talk: Tyla Bow

12.00pm - Artist Talk: Pam Wildbore

1.00pm - Artist Talk: Matt Griffin

2.00pm - Specialist Talk: When Space and Art Speak in Harmony by Lizzi Whalley, CEO + Senior Project Delivery Specialist, Spaceworks Interior Design.

3.00pm - Artist Talk: Chloe Blades

4.00pm - Artist Talk: Larisa Marie

5.00pm - Artist Talk: Logan Bow 

Sunday

10.00am - Specialist Talk: How to look at an artwork by Dr Natalie Bell, Faculty of Arts and Education, Student Support and Engagement, University of Auckland.

11.00am - Artist Talk: Frankie Meaden

12.00pm - Artist Talk: Hollie O'Neill

1.00pm - Artist Talk: Katie Stewart

2.00pm - Specialist Talk: When Space and Art Speak in Harmony by Lizzi Whalley, CEO + Senior Project Delivery Specialist, Spaceworks Interior Design.

3.00pm - Artist Talk: Constanza Briceno

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